Eastern Bahoruco (19881)
Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, A1d, B1
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Bahoruco Oriental
Central coordinates: Latitude: 18.1153, Longitude: -71.1881
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 300 to 1398
Area of KBA (km2): 33.5108
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Miguel Domingo Fuerte Natural Monument occupies an area of 33 km2 in the municipality of Paraíso in the province of Barahona, near the city of Barahona. It is considered one of the most important areas for the conservation of biodiversity and water resources in the Dominican Republic. The highest mountain within the wildlife refuge is Loma Pie de Palo, reaching 1527m asl. Climatically it is very varied, ranging from dry to very humid, depending on the altitude. Precipitation ranges from 400 to 4000 millimeters, with an average annual temperature between 15° and 20°C. The habitat consists predominantly of primary and secondary forest.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: The amphibian Eleutherodactylus rufifemoralis meets A1a and B1, the Hispaniolan Amazon (Amazona ventralis) meets A1d and Geotrygon caniceps meets A1a.
Manageability of the site: This site corresponds to Monumento Natural Miguel Domingo Fuerte Wildlife Refuge, with an established management plan.
Delineation rationale: Delineation follows the WDPA boundary of Monumento Natural Miguel Domingo Fuerte Wildlife Refuge (WDPAID: 478129)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 45 | |
| Forest | 55 |
Additional information
Contributors: Amphibian Red List Authority